{"product_id":"audi-a3-s3-rs3-8p-akebono-9n-400mm-ccb-kit","title":"2003-2013 Audi A3 \/ S3 \/ RS3 (8P) CCB Big Brake Kit | Akebono 9N 6-Piston","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sfx\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2003-2013 Audi A3 \/ S3 \/ RS3 (8P) CCB Big Brake Kit — Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper Front + TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB Rear Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis StopFlex kit is for Audi A3, S3, and RS3 8P owners who have outgrown the factory iron brake package through heat fade, rotor mass, brake dust, or repeated high-speed braking. The front axle uses a 400mm carbon-ceramic rotor with the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper, while the rear uses a 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor with the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB for a matched front\/rear conversion. Each order is engineered to the confirmed trim, because 8P A3, S3, and RS3 variants can differ in knuckle, hub, and wheel-clearance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e400mm is the largest rotor in this 8P kit, so 20-inch wheels are the minimum; wheels under 20 inches will not clear the front brake package, and spoke clearance still has to be checked.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe front upgrade pairs a Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper with a 400mm StopFlex carbon-ceramic rotor to increase thermal capacity and reduce iron-rotor dust on open-wheel A3\/S3\/RS3 builds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear package uses a 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor with a TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB, so rear brake torque and heat capacity are addressed instead of leaving the car as a front-only big-brake mismatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Hard Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A3 \/ S3 \/ RS3 (8P)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003-2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper \/ 400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB \/ 380mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComplete CCB kit upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum wheel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\" (for the 400 mm front rotor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery StopFlex kit is bespoke-engineered for your exact model and trim — the brackets, rotor-hat offsets, and caliper mounting are matched to your specific car, not assumed from the platform. This matters because trims that share a chassis name can differ mechanically: a pure M or performance variant often carries different front knuckles\/uprights, hub geometry, and wheel axial (ET) clearance than the standard models in the same family, so a bracket and hat offset that bolt onto one are not the same parts that fit the other. StopFlex supplies the calipers, pads, rotor hats, floating hardware, and brake lines as a matched system built to your confirmed trim. Cars with modified knuckles, modified uprights, or non-factory suspension mounting points must be reviewed before ordering and are not treated as direct-fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup uses a 400 mm front rotor, so the minimum wheel size is 20\". Wheels under 20\" will not clear the caliper and rotor, and spoke profile and offset affect clearance too — confirm your exact wheels before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eWheel Size (Standard)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDisc Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 mm – 285 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e285 mm – 300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 mm – 330 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330 mm – 355 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e355 mm – 380 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380 mm – 400 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mm – 420 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e420 mm – 440 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCaliper Overview — Front \u0026amp; Rear Balance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFront Caliper (Primary Upgrade)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front axle uses the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper, a six-piston OEM-derived performance caliper selected for stable pad loading across the 400mm rotor face. Its multi-piston layout improves clamp distribution and pedal consistency compared with smaller sliding-caliper arrangements. Because this is a genuine OEM Audi RS-based Akebono unit, the kit is built around a proven production caliper architecture rather than an unbranded conversion caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRear Caliper (Balance)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rear axle uses the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB on a 380mm carbon-ceramic rotor to add rear-axle thermal capacity and keep the brake balance from becoming overly front-biased. The EP4 design uses four hydraulic service pistons plus a dedicated EPB actuator piston, but factory 8P parking-brake configuration must be confirmed because the 8P chassis is commonly equipped with a manual cable handbrake rather than factory EPB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront \u0026amp; rear, engineered together:\u003c\/strong\u003e StopFlex engineers the 400mm Akebono front and 380mm TTSPORT EP4 rear hardware as one system so rotor diameter, hat offset, bracket geometry, hydraulic behavior, and wheel clearance are matched to the exact A3, S3, or RS3 8P trim. This avoids the common front-only upgrade problem where the front axle gains heat capacity while the rear axle remains thermally and visually undersized.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMake It Yours — Color \u0026amp; Logo Customization\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery StopFlex kit-upgrade order can be finished with \u003cstrong\u003ecustom caliper colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ecustom caliper logo\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecustom rotor hat colors\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the brake package matches your exact build instead of a fixed off-the-shelf look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom caliper color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom caliper logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom rotor hat color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy StopFlex CCB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Unsprung Mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex carbon-ceramic rotors are engineered to reduce rotor mass versus comparable iron discs, helping the suspension react cleaner and the steering feel more precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Temperature Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon-silicon-carbide matrix is built for stable braking behavior at temperatures that can push iron rotors into heavy fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRust-Free Rotor Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon ceramic does not form orange flash rust after rain, washing, or storage, keeping the visible rotor face cleaner behind open wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Street-Service Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn normal road use with matched pads and proper bedding, StopFlex CCB rotors are designed for far longer service life than typical iron replacement rotors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Visible Dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with matched StopFlex pads, the system produces very low visible brake dust compared with conventional iron rotor and pad combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Ceramic-Glaze Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex's proprietary coating creates a bright, high-end ceramic-glaze finish with subtle glaze texture and a more premium visual character behind open wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreet-Usable Cold Bite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet Spec and Track-Day Spec rotors are designed for normal first-stop road use, including cold-weather operation. Motorsport Spec is the competition-focused exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinuous Fiber Reinforcement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-fiber carbon ceramic construction improves structural strength and thermal durability versus chopped-fiber approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeat Management Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon ceramic rotors tolerate extreme surface temperature, but they do not remove every heat-management requirement. During repeated hard stops, heat can still soak into pads, fluid, seals, calipers, wheels, and nearby components. For long track sessions, mountain descents, or sustained aggressive driving, brake cooling and high-temperature fluid are still recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStreet \/ Track-Day \/ Motorsport Rotor Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Street_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Street Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStreet Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, cross-drilled face, and large cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for daily driving and premium street builds that need clean cold bite, low dust, corrosion-free appearance, and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Trackday_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Track-Day Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack-Day Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, blank face, and honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for fast-road and track-day use where repeated braking stability matters more than maximum visual drilling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Racing_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Motorsport Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMotorsport Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncoated blank face with honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for race-focused builds that run competition pads, high-temperature fluid, cooling strategy, and a proper warm-up window. Not the default street choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Scope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront calipers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront CCB rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear calipers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear CCB rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB brake pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched for the supplied StopFlex carbon ceramic rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotor hats and floating hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific hardware package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrake lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded for complete kit-upgrade orders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor customization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom caliper colors, a custom caliper logo, and custom rotor hat colors are available for every kit-upgrade order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrder scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefault listing is full-car set when front and rear are specified. Front-only or rear-only orders can be arranged after confirmation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this 400mm kit fit my exact Audi A3, S3, or RS3 8P?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFitment is confirmed per car, not assumed from the 8P chassis name. StopFlex verifies your exact trim, hub and knuckle package, wheel diameter, wheel offset, and spoke clearance before machining brackets and rotor hats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat wheel size is required for the 400mm front rotor?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 400mm front rotor requires 20-inch wheels minimum. Wheels under 20 inches will not clear the rotor and caliper package, and even 20-inch wheels still need spoke-clearance verification for the Genuine Akebono OEM Audi RS 6-Piston (9N) Caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the electronic parking brake still work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis rear package uses the TTSPORT EP4 4-Piston Caliper with EPB, but the 8P A3\/S3\/RS3 is generally a manual cable-handbrake chassis from the factory. StopFlex will confirm the car’s rear parking-brake system before finalizing the rear configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy choose carbon-ceramic rotors on an 8P instead of a larger iron big-brake kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarbon-ceramic rotors reduce brake dust, resist high-temperature fade, and cut rotating mass compared with large iron rotors. On an 8P using a 400mm front and 380mm rear package, the benefit is most noticeable during repeated high-speed stops, track sessions, and open-wheel street builds where dust and rotor weight matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\" id=\"contact_form_page\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed Fitment Confirmation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend the exact vehicle details, current rotor sizes, and caliper type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/pages\/carbon-ceramic-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarbon Ceramic Brakes: Buying \u0026amp; Fitment Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"#contact_form_page\"\u003eConfirm Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"StopFlex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48333568639235,"sku":"100257","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/Product_Genuine_Akebono_OEM_Audi_RS_9N_6-Piston_Caliper_9318abc7-ad6f-4195-9cb5-07e4ec8c9f16.png?v=1780913879","url":"https:\/\/stopflex-ccb.com\/products\/audi-a3-s3-rs3-8p-akebono-9n-400mm-ccb-kit","provider":"StopFlex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}